Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 Seat Map
197 seats · 197 Economy
Seat map
Choose a seat to see its verdict and specifications.
Strong optionsrows 1, 2, 17, 18, 28, 29
About this layout
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Compare layouts →- Configuration label: 197Y
- 197 seats total
- Cabin split: 197Y
- Seat selector spans rows 1–35
- Economy: 3-3 across rows 1, 2–12, 14–26, 27, 28, 29–35
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Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 35: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Boeing 737 MAX 8 on other airlines
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Seat map data and methodologyPer-seat geometry↓
Variant identity
Ryanair uses this Boeing 737 MAX 8 page for 197Y. The seat counts below come from this airline-aircraft layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 197Y
- 197 seats as drawn
- 197 Economy
Seat-map fields were independently confirmed against recorded evidence for Ryanair. Seat codes, cabin assignments, row structure and cabin totals passed independent source verification. Spacing and facility placement remain schematic unless the map explicitly says otherwise. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (197 on this aircraft).
- Method
- Per-seat geometry
- Layout updated
- 2026-08-16
- Public source reviewed
- 2026-08-27
- Published seat count
- 197
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 have?
- This Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration (197Y) has 197 seats: 197 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1, 2, 17, 18, 28, 29 (extra legroom).
- Does the Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map?
- Seat codes, cabin assignments, row structure and cabin totals passed independent source verification. Spacing and facility placement remain schematic unless the map explicitly says otherwise. The full seat grid must reproduce the stored cabin totals before it is shown. Public source reviewed 2026-08-27.